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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S630 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 3 years before the SZ-30MR which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S630 grades against the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 S630 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon S630

 SZ-30MR S630 
AnnouncedMarch 2011February 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 S630 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S630 and the SZ-30MR.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (226 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $240 $279